COC students to participate in NASA project

Students from College of the Canyons (COC) will have a unique opportunity to participate in the NASA High Altitude Student Platform (HASP) project this year. According to an agenda item

Photo booths for a cause

At 16 years old, Phoebe Melikidse is using her passion for photography to make a difference in the lives of those battling cancer. One year ago, the West Ranch High

Celebrating the arts through dance

Four Santa Clarita Valley elementary schools experienced the magic of the Alvin Ailey II dance company at The Music Center’s Dorothy Chandler Pavilion this week. On Thursday and Friday, fifth

Athletes promote reading at Bridgeport

Some of the sporting world’s big names—Joe Theismann, former Dodger’s baseman Tyger Pederson and Valencia’s own Vareen brothers—appeared in a video for Bridgeport Elementary Schools students Friday to encourage them

Virtual reality experience visits COC

A virtual reality classroom visited the College of the Canyon’s (COC) campus Thursday to give students and staff a chance to work with a 10 interactive computer screens. The zSpace

North Park shows off flamenco skills

“Olé!” Carol McElroy’s second grade class shouts in unison as they finish their flamenco routine at North Park Elementary School. The flamenco dance was the culmination of an eight week

Students celebrate Read Across America Day

Students across the Santa Clarita Valley hit the books Thursday in honor of Dr. Seuss’ birthday and Read Across America Day. The 20th annual event was commemorated at schools and

Mayreen Burk appointed to CUSD Board

The Castaic Union School District (CUSD) Governing Board announced its provisional appointment of community member Mayreen Burk to its governing board following a special meeting Tuesday. Burk will fill the

COC, state looking for California Dreamers

In light of a recent decline in applications, officials throughout the state of California are encouraging students to apply for financial aid under the California Dream Act before its deadline

Castaic Union School District Building. Dan Watson/The Signal

CUSD to interview board candidates

The Castaic Union School District (CUSD) Governing Board will interview two candidates Tuesday evening to fill the remainder of former Board Member Victor Torres’ term. Community members Bonnie Nikolai and

CalArts alumni win Oscar for ‘Zootopia’

Two California Institute of the Arts (CalArts) alumni took home an Oscar in the “Animated Feature Film” category during the 89th annual Academy Awards Sunday. Alumni and directors Byron Howard and

Charter School unveils Canyon Country center

Opportunities for Learning (OFL) Public Charter Schools officially welcomed students, staff and community members to its new Canyon Country center Friday. The center, now located at 18824 Soledad Canyon Rd.,

History lives at Trinity Classical Academy

Trinity Classical Academy’s Celebration Center was transformed into a scene from the 1860s Friday, with generals, spies, abolitionists, soldiers and nurses sharing stories about their experiences during the Civil War.